Bleeding disorders vary in types and severity, so it is best to get details about the specific child’s needs from parents/ guardians and the child’s specialty doctors.
Read MoreAs a pediatric practice, we believe caring for children also means caring for the communities they grow up in. In that spirit, we stand in support of the National Shutdown on January 30, 2026. While our office will remain open to provide essential healthcare services to our patients and families, we are joining this day of collective action in meaningful ways as a practice. Our commitment is to continue showing up for children’s health while also standing with our community and the values of care, responsibility, and solidarity.
Pathogens have not changed, only "policies". Berkeley Pediatrics does not anticipate any changes to our vaccine schedule or to the availability of vaccines to our patients. We stand by the American Academy of Pediatrics published vaccine schedule which is also supported by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA).
One Year Advance Well Visit Scheduling: Berkeley Pediatrics is now scheduling well visits one year in advance. Secure your preferred date and time today through MyChart
2025-2026 Influenza vaccines and COVID vaccines are still available: Please schedule an appointment now through MyChart or contact the office. It's shaping up to be a pretty bad influenza season so prepare your family!
MEASLES INFORMATION: As you may have been hearing in the news, there has been a rise in measles cases in some states US as well as internationally. Fortunately, we are not currently experiencing transmission of measles in our area. Here is a great site with information about measles and what you can do to provide your child. https://www.healthychildren.or...
Are you signed up on MyChart portal access to your child's records? Is your teen signed up so they can access their charts? We are communicating more and more via MyChart so please make sure you sign up ASAP!
Is your child ill? Look up your child’s symptoms on the AAP website healthychildren.org symptom checker:
https://www.healthychildren.or...

Bleeding disorders vary in types and severity, so it is best to get details about the specific child’s needs from parents/ guardians and the child’s specialty doctors.
Read MoreChildren may come to school or a child care center while they are receiving active treatment of cancer, or they may be diagnosed as having cancer while enrolled.
Read MoreThe treatment team includes a pediatric gastroenterologist and registered dietitians or nutritionists.
Read MoreCerebral palsy (CP) is a condition caused by brain injury that interferes with messages from the brain to the body; this interference affects movements and muscle coordination.
Read MoreChildhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for the child’s age and height.
Read MoreDevelop strategies for accommodating children with cleft lip or cleft palate. Suggestions include
Read MoreThere are currently about 30,000 children and young adults with CF in the United States.
Read MoreChildren have developmental delay when they do not attain the skills that typically developing children acquire at a certain age. Child development is a process that involves learning and mastering skills such as sitting, rolling over, walking, understanding, and talking. Typically developing children
Read MorePhysical activity is important to the health of children with type 2 diabetes, so outdoor play is part of their therapy. Children with type 1 diabetes should be able to play normally. Staff should take a portable pack with insulin, syringes, high-calorie supplements, and glucagon in case of emergency
Read MoreDown syndrome is a relatively common birth defect caused by extra genetic material from chromosome 21 (ie, there are 3 copies of chromosome 21 rather than 2). This syndrome affects the physical and intellectual development of the child.
Read MoreEczema (atopic dermatitis) is a long-lasting skin condition that causes the skin to be overly sensitive to many things.
Read MoreEhlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a collection of inherited conditions that cause the tissues that connect parts of the body (connective tissue) to be loose. This can cause loose joints, stretchy skin, and delayed healing of the skin. This collection of conditions was reclassified in 2017, so it is important
Read MoreFetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is the general term used to describe the range of adverse fetal effects associated with prenatal alcohol exposure.
Read MoreAllergy is the term used to describe the body’s overreaction to something that it views as foreign or different from itself. The body reacts by releasing histamine and other substances that cause allergic symptoms.
Read MoreFragile X syndrome is an inherited form of intellectual disability that is primarily seen in males. It is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability. Fragile X syndrome is caused by the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome.
Read MoreBabies with GERD can choke; a bulb syringe should be available to help clear the airway if necessary. If the baby is coughing, nothing should be done because the cough is the most effective way to clear the airway. If the baby stops breathing or making any sound, CPR techniques for infants should be
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